Burn wound management.

Abstract

The management of an extensively burned patient provides an exciting challenge for critical care nurses. Burn-wound care is constantly changing with advances in wound-healing techniques, the development of new products designed to cover wounds, and the availability of new methods for controlling infection. Close collaboration is essential on the part of all members of the multidisciplinary burn care team. Nurses are assuming greater responsibility in assuring that a high standard of care is provided for the patient and family. This standard of care is greatly influenced by the knowledge, judgement, expertise, and attitude of the critical care nurse.